Benjamin Weissman is the author of two books of short fiction, most recently Headless. His writing appears in McSweeney’s, The Believer, and Powder Magazine.
Gasstopia: William H. Gass and the Life Inside Language
JOHN GARDNER, THE NOVELIST (and author of On Moral Fiction), was the first editor to publish William H. Gass — a ...
Open to any author writing in English about the Chicanx/Latinx experience, the Rivera Book Prize is committed to the discovery and fostering of extraordinary writing by a first-time or early career author whose work examines the long and varied contributions of Chicanx/Latinx in the US. The Rivera Book Prize aims to provide a platform that showcases the emerging literary talent of the Chicanx/Latinx community, to cultivate the next generation of Chicanx/Latinx writers, and to continue the rich literary memory of Tomás Rivera, Chicano author, poet, activist, and educator.
Entry Fee: $35. Entry fees are non-refundable.
